Civil Liberties Events

The purpose of this student panel is to elevate the stories and experiences of multilingual learners in school systems and communities. Panelists will share how they and their families have navigated their way in a largely monolingual culture. Their stories and experiences will demonstrate how language and community cultural wealth can reshape our appreciation for multilingualism/multiculturalism.

Panelists include:

• Zainab Alsudani, UW-Milwaukee
• Mikal Irfan, Alverno College
• Raquel Quevedo, UW-Milwaukee
• Ja Roi, Alverno College
• Jesus Velarde, UW-Milwaukee

Moderator: Kika Meraz, ESL Teacher, South Division High School 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellow

This virtual panel is free and open to the public. Please register online to receive the Zoom link.

This event is co-sponsored by Alverno College, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at UW-Milwaukee (CLACS), and the Institute for World Affairs (IWA) at UW-Milwaukee. It is supported by Title VI National Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education and by a grant from the Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation.

As understanding of neurodiversity grows, colleges are becoming increasingly aware of the challenges faced by students who are neurologically different (neurodivergent). In this interactive forum, a panel of neurodivergent students and staff discuss their experiences both in and with higher education and help participants challenge their own ideas of what success "should" look like.

Contact the Assessment and Outreach Center with any questions at alverno.outreach@alverno.edu or 414-382-6020.